IDM Integration Module vs Video & Audio Downloader: Which Is Safer?
At a glance: verified facts
| Fact | IDM Integration Module | Video & Audio Downloader |
|---|---|---|
| Published by | Internet Download Manager, Tonec Inc. | chYer |
| Publisher public | Yes | Yes |
| Policy changes we track | None detected | None detected |
| Last data check | 2026-07-07 | 2026-06-19 |
From public records (the extension's store listing, publisher registry, manifest metadata) and our policy snapshots — a "—" means we have no verified data for that field yet.
What the evidence shows
Both are download managers extensions we track. Comparing the 5 safety dimensions measured for both:
- On publisher & identity, the two are evenly matched (60% vs 60%).
- Video & Audio Downloader leads on permissions & access (58% vs 55%).
- Video & Audio Downloader leads on data & privacy (83% vs 50%).
- On maintenance & ownership, the two are evenly matched (100% vs 100%).
- IDM Integration Module leads on community reputation (93% vs 66%).
Safety score breakdown
| Dimension | IDM Integration Module | Video & Audio Downloader |
|---|---|---|
| Publisher & Identity | 4.8/8 | 4.8/8 |
| Permissions & Access | 9.17/16.67 | 14.58/25 |
| Data & Privacy | 2/4 | 13.2/16 |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 7.5/7.5 | 7.5/7.5 |
| Community Reputation | 9.25/10 | 6.6/10 |
| Total | 70.87/100 | 70.2/100 |
Frequently asked questions
Is IDM Integration Module safer than Video & Audio Downloader?
IDM Integration Module currently scores higher — 71/100 vs 70/100 — across the 5 safety dimensions measured for both. That covers documented evidence only, not features or pricing.
Is IDM Integration Module safe?
IDM Integration Module currently holds safety grade B (71/100) based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions, and is published by Internet Download Manager, Tonec Inc.. The grade reflects only what we have measured; anything not yet assessed is marked as pending on the full report.
Is Video & Audio Downloader safe?
Video & Audio Downloader currently holds safety grade B (70/100) based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions, and is published by chYer. The grade reflects only what we have measured; anything not yet assessed is marked as pending on the full report.
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How this comparison works
Both extensions are scored with the same five-dimension, 100-point rubric — publisher & identity, permissions & access, data & privacy, maintenance & ownership and community reputation — using documented evidence only; a dimension with no evidence stays unscored instead of guessed. Read the full reports: IDM Integration Module safety report · Video & Audio Downloader safety report, or run any other extension through the safety check.